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Government · Board of Health

Board of Health weighs fee hikes for 2027

The Shutesbury Board of Health compared its septic, well and hauler permit fees against Leverett and Montague, moving toward increases planned for 2027 and 2028.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 21

Government · Board of Health

Board OKs septic plan, delays fee overhaul

The Shutesbury Board of Health approved a septic system upgrade on Wyola Drive and agreed to phase in higher hauler and installer license fees.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 7

Government · Board of Health

Board revokes tobacco retailer's license over flavored wraps

Greenfield Board of Health revokes a tobacco retailer's license over banned flavored wraps, its fourth violation in two years.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 30

Government · Board of Health

Board of Health Backs 10 Test Pits for New Cemetery

Shutesbury Board of Health clears soil test pit holdup for prospective cemetery land.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 16

Government · Board of Health

Health board delegates septic sign-off to agent

Shutesbury Board of Health confirms West Nile-positive mosquitoes, streamlines a septic fix.

Townbrief reporting · Sep 2

Government · Board of Health

Board Marks Septic System Passed With Recommendations

The Shutesbury Board of Health voted 4-0 to mark a septic system inspection "passed, with recommendations" after a homeowner said the prior "needs further evaluation" designation had already cost her a sale.

Townbrief reporting · Aug 19

Government · Board of Health

Shutesbury Board of Health Rescinds Septic Tank Order for Lakeside Home on Appeal

Shutesbury's Board of Health unanimously rescinded a tank-replacement order for a lakeside property under appeal, describing the system instead as marginal.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 29

Government · Board of Health

Deerfield Board Sets Aug. 5 Hearing on Yearlong Kratom Ban

Deerfield moves toward a yearlong kratom ban and endorses new accessory dwelling unit rules.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 22

Government · Board of Health

Deerfield Select Board Advances Kratom Ban Hearing, Votes on Sewer Abatement

Deerfield Select Board moves toward kratom hearing, approves sewer abatement and new committee charter at July 8 meeting.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 8

Government · Board of Health

Shutesbury Board of Health approves Pelham Hill septic permit, advances Lakeview loan

Shutesbury Board of Health clears a Pelham Hill Road septic permit and signals support for a betterment loan at 80 Lakeview.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 8